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    Longinus Tower

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    Baumberg 45, 48301 Nottuln

    Vantage point/Observation tower Tourist attractions – various Structure/Modern architecture

    Longinus Tower

    The Longinusturm in Nottuln is probably the highest point in Münsterland.

    Probably the highest point in the otherwise rather flat Münsterland! On the Westerberg (186.2 metres above sea level), in the middle of the Münsterland Baumberge, stands the 32-metre-high Longinus Tower. It is the region's landmark and a popular destination for excursions. No matter what time of year, the view from the visitor platform over the region is unique. There is a café in the tower itself. The tower offers a beautiful view and a good opportunity to relax with a coffee break. Whether after a hike or a cycling tour through the beautiful Baumberge mountains.

    Tour information
    • A tour of the tower is only possible during the café's opening hours.
    • Visits outside opening hours are only possible on request.
    • An outside tour can take place at any time.
    History information

    The landmark of the Baumberge, the Longinusturm, was built between 1897 and 1901 by the Baumberge Association. It was named after the initiator of the construction, the first chairman, Dr Fritz Westhoff. Until today, the Longinus Tower has had many functions, whether as an aerial observation point in the First World War, for military radio traffic in the Second World War or subsequently as a telecommunications centre for the German Federal Post Office. The massive building has been a listed building since 1901. However, it became famous above all for pioneering the first television reception in West Germany in the 1950s. Since 1995, the tower has mainly been used as a café. The nearby WDR station has been responsible for television broadcasting since 1959.

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    Longinus Tower

    Baumberg 45, 48301 Nottuln

    www.baumberge-touristik.de/die-baumberge-1/sehenswert/freizeit-genie%C3%9Fen/
    info@baumberge-touristik.de
    +49 (0) 2507 7510

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    18|97 Café am Longinusturm

    kontakt@cafe1897.de
    +49 (0) 2502 4837190

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    Information for cyclists
    The beautiful Baumberge mountains are not only popular with hikers; numerous cyclists are also drawn to the hilly landscape. The climbs are rewarded with magnificent views over the Münsterland. The highest point is on the Westerberg.
    Various themed cycle routes offer interesting cycling tours through Münsterland. The signposted themed cycle routes each show very special contents of the region and thus tell exciting stories about Münsterland. The Longinusturm in Nottuln is also connected to a themed cycle route.
    Sandstone Route
    The entrance to the Münsterland cycle path network, which is around 4,500 kilometres long, is located south of the tower near the Steverquelle spring and offers numerous opportunities for great cycle tours in the region.
    Information for hikers
    The Westerberg in Nottuln is the highest elevation in the otherwise rather flat Münsterland. It is surrounded by the hilly landscape of the Baumberge. A wonderful place for extensive walks and hikes.
    Feel nature, slow down everyday life and spend time outdoors with friends or family. Whether long-distance hiking trails, regional hiking trails or theme trails, here in Münsterland everyone will find a suitable route. The following signposted hiking trails run along the Longinusturm:
    Baumberger Ludgerusweg
    N5: Local circular hiking trail Nottuln
    X21: Billerbeck - Davensberg
    X4: Anholt - Halle/Westf.
    A visit to the Longinus Tower should not be complete without a short hike. This is the best way to enjoy the wonderful peace and quiet and the beautiful view.

    Price adult: 2.50 €

    Price child: 0.00 €

    Price family: 1.50 €

    Entrance tower staircase
    Adults: 2.5 €
    Children unter 7 Jahre: 0 €
    Youth 7 bis 17 Jahre: 1 €
    families Erwachsene pro Person: 1.5 €
    families Kinder/ Jugendliche (7 bis 17 Jahre) pro Person: 1 €
    Groups Erwachsene (ab 10 Personen) pro Person: 2 €
    Groups Kinder/Jugendliche bis 17 Jahre, ab 20 Personen (auch Begleitpersonen) pro Person: 1 €

    Arrival
    Arrival by car:
    From the A43 between Münster and Dülmen, take the exit in the direction of Nottuln.
    follow the B525 until you reach Nottuln and then continue on the L874 towards Havixbeck / Longinusturm.
    At the Hotel Marienhof, leave the main road and turn left into the road to the Longinusturm.
    Arrival by bus/train:
    the Longinusturm is located north of Nottuln in the Baumberge.
    Nearest railway station: Havixbeck (Münster - Coesfeld railway line), distance to Longinusturm: approx. 4 kilometres.
    In the summer months, the B32 citizens' bus runs to the Longinusturm on request.
    Bus connection Münster - Nottuln: Bus line S60, distance from the town centre to the Longinusturm: about five kilometres.
    Parking
    There is a large car park for visitors at the Longinus Tower.

    (25.10-10.04) Opening hours
    Going up the tower is only possible during the opening hours of Café 18|97.

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